Program Assistant

Community Life GmbH; Belle Vernon (Fayette County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long term disability

Paid time off

Paid holidays

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

Community LIFE is seeking Program Assistants to help elderly participants with activities of daily living, recreation, and personal care at our Mon Valley Adult Day Center in Belle Vernon, PA. A high school diploma or GED is required, along with a valid PA driver's license and reliable vehicle.

Caregiving experience is preferred, and comprehensive benefits are offered with full-time schedules. Schedule is Monday through Friday with monthly weekend hours; starting pay is $15.50 per hour plus

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid PA driver's license and reliable vehicle.
• Caregiving experience preferred.
• Discretion, tact, and good judgment required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions and keep records.
• Ability to work with elderly and gain cooperation.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with activities of daily living.
• Support participation in recreational activities.
• Perform personal care tasks as needed.

Skills

Discretion

Tact

Patience

Compassion

Record-keeping

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Mon Valley -(Rostraver Twp./Belle Vernon), PA

Schedule: Mon.-Fri., 7:30am-4pm; plus 8 weekend hours per month

Salary: $15.50 and up per hour (more based on verifiable caregiving experience) DAILY PAY AVAILABLE!!

Summary: Program Assistants are responsible for providing assistance to elderly participants with activities of daily living, recreational activities and performing personal care services in our Adult Day Center and, as needed, their place of residence.

Required Education: High school diploma or GED

Required Licensure: Valid PA Driver's license and reliable vehicle

Required Experience: Caregiving experience is preferred.

Required Skills:

• Discretion, tact, patience, and good judgment.
• Empathetic and compassionate attitude in caring for the elderly.
• Ability to understand and carry out non-technical verbal and written directions, record messages, and keep records.
• Ability to get along well with others and gain the cooperation of the participants.
• Physical and emotional ability to carry out assigned tasks.
• Routine work involving the personal care and program activities of participants.

Benefits: In addition to competitive pay, Community LIFE offers a generous benefit package to our full-time employees, including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, Life insurance, Long Term Disability insurance, 4 weeks Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Company contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan, Tuition Reimbursement, Mileage Reimbursement, Employee Appreciation events, and more.